antistreptococcin
Syllables
an-ti-strep-to-coc-cin
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌstrɛptəˈkoʊksɪn/
Stress
001011
Morphemes
anti- + strepto-cocci- + -cin
The word 'antistreptococcin' is divided into six syllables: an-ti-strep-to-coc-cin. It comprises the prefix 'anti-', the roots 'strepto-' and 'cocci-', and the suffix '-cin'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('coc'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
An antibiotic substance produced by certain *Streptomyces* species, effective against streptococcal infections.
“The patient was treated with antistreptococcin to combat the infection.”
syn:Streptomycin
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('coc'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. strep — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant.. to — Open syllable, schwa reduction common.. coc — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. cin — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
Complex consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open syllables.
Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed syllables.
- The complex consonant clusters (*str-*, *-cc-*) require careful consideration but are maintained due to the technical nature of the term.
- Schwa reduction in the 'to' syllable is common in unstressed positions.
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